Festivalgoers heading to Carrick Tribute Fest at Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus are being encouraged to make the most of public transport.

The event takes place on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Gates open from 2.00pm, with live music on stage from 4.30pm until 10.30pm each evening.

The venue is just a short walk from local bus train links, making it ideal for those travelling from across the region.

Mark Montgomery, Local Area Route Manager with Translink said: “Public transport is one of the easiest ways to travel to the Carrick Tribute Fest, with frequent rail and bus services stopping just minutes away from the park. We have a wide range of good‑value ticket options available, enabling festivalgoers to enjoy the event without worrying about parking or driving home.”

Festivalgoers heading to Carrick Tribute Fest at Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus are being encouraged to make the most of public transport. Photo: Aaron McCracken

placeholder image — Festivalgoers heading to Carrick Tribute Fest at Shaftesbury Park in Carrickfergus are being encouraged to make the most of public transport. Photo: Aaron McCracken

Jack Creighton, event organiser added: “Making it easy for people to get to the inaugural Carrick Tribute Fest has been a real priority for us, and the public transport links couldn’t be easier. With buses and trains stopping just minutes from Shaftesbury Park, it means people can focus on enjoying the music and the atmosphere, knowing their journey to and from the festival is straightforward.”

Passengers are encouraged to plan ahead using the Journey Planner by visiting the Translink website at www.translink.co.uk. Details on ticket pricing options can also be found online.

The Shaftesbury Park event features a tribute line-up celebrating a diverse range of artists, from AC/DC, Foo Fighters, Queen and Meat Loaf to Amy Winehouse, ABBA, Dolly Parton and more.